From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 10 October 1808
[on or after 10 Oct. 1808]
Th:J. to mr Smith
you will percieve by the inclosed letter, that the young man who writes it (enlisted among the marines is far above that condn. [. . .] Genl Dearborn can state to you particular facts & considerations which would [. . .] recommend a discharge, or I will do it vivâ voce as may be most to your convenience Affectte salutns
MoSHi: Bixby Collection.